To explore the relationship between preoperative CT-derived extracellular volume fraction (CT-ECV) and recurrence risk in patients with pathological stage II–III gastric cancer following curative gastrectomy, highlighting its potential as a novel prognostic marker.
Key Findings:
Preoperative CT-ECV values were found to correlate with the extracellular stroma in gastric cancer, with a correlation coefficient of X (insert actual value).
Patients with higher CT-ECV values had a higher risk of postoperative recurrence, with a hazard ratio of Y (insert actual value).
Interpretation:
CT-derived ECV may serve as a valuable imaging biomarker for predicting recurrence in stage II–III gastric cancer, potentially aiding in preoperative treatment planning.
Limitations:
Retrospective design may introduce selection bias, potentially affecting the generalizability of the results.
Limited generalizability due to single-center study, suggesting the need for multicenter validation.
Conclusion:
CT-ECV is a promising predictive marker for postoperative recurrence in gastric cancer, warranting further investigation in larger, multicenter studies to validate its clinical utility.
